Recent content by DBerryhill

Update on the three hens...the EE decided to steal some eggs to sit on. I decided to go back to check on the chickens for some odd reason. I'm glad I did. I found a newly hatched and very cold chick abandoned, and the EE piled back in with the others. I honestly thought the chick was dead. But...

Prior to this year, I had my trusty barred rock hen that was a wonderful broody. Sadly she passed early this spring. I was curious if I would have any replacements, but slightly thankful because I am out on space from adding dorkings. My two barnevelder hens have stubbornly decided to brood for...

This late in the year you will have a tough time. I was put on several lists in January and still didn't get in line fast enough. What type of dorking are you looking for?

Oh how I hate waiting for eggs to hatch. Should be between now and tomorrow. I have struggled so hard with this batch with humidity. I am so scared they are not going to make it, just because I went through so much to get these dang eggs. I like this so much more when it's my own eggs of endless...

Ok so egg on side in cartons, not fat end up. That's what I was confused with. Thanks

Anyone hatch out in cartons? I believe @NanaKat does.... This is what I'm rigging up. Look right? It's my first time trying the carton and this is an important hatch!

So I seem to remember a big event mentioned last year...POOPS? Will there be one this year? Any word on when?

the excitement this morning... Mouse rugby. And here is the MVP lol.

I had rabbits as a child and recently bought two for my daughter. I have kept them previously inside and litter trained or outside in a large hutch. Inside is not a permanent solution here, and where I live gets extremely hot in the summer. I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience...

Commenting to subscribe. I'm looking at starting this next year. Thanks!

Sad day here. I just candled my eggs (it's day 11) in the bator. Of the 24 dorkings, 6 were blank and 6 early deaths. Of the 13 Ameracaunas... Only one is developing. I really hope I don't loose many more :/

Posting to subscribe. :)

Anyone familiar with showing chickens? I grew up in the north ( I got out as fast as I could! lol) and we didn't have Ag programs but I wish we did. I spent all my time in horse barns, and never knew about 4H until I was an adult. I am woefully lacking in knowledge of how to get involved. My...

A co-worker gifted me with her sketch of chicks for my birthday. I thought this was the perfect place to put it. Maybe it will encourage a good hatch! I candled the americauna eggs I had shipped. I only see one or two maybes. :/ but it is only day 7. I grabbed four of my dorking eggs for a...

Question for yall...I sell my eggs for consumption...my layers pay for themselves! :) yesterday I was asked if I would consider selling hatching eggs from my SL wyandottes. I was planning on branching to this area in a year or two. I have no idea how to price. I don't want to ask to little and...